Other Local Historical Societies / Genealogical Services
Mercer County Historical Society
http://www.mchspa.org , 724-662-3490, they will check their records (which include obituaries from local papers, family histories, etc.) for a $15.00 per surname inquiry donation if you make a request by mail to 119 South Pitt Street, Mercer, PA 16137.
Mercer County Genealogical Society
http://sites.google.com/site/mercercountypa/, this site has many resources (maps showing township changes, obituaries, old photos, etc.)
Butler County Historical Society
http://www.butlerhistory.com, 724-283-8116, 123 W. Diamond St., Butler, PA 16003. They will search records for you for a $10.00 per hour fee.
Lawrence County Historical Society
http://www.lawrencechs.com, 724-658-4022, 408 N. Jefferson St., New Castle, PA 16101.
Venango County Historical Society
http://www.venangocountyhistory.org, 814-437-2275, P.O. Box 101, Franklin, PA.